It had been a full week since I last heard from "40 Year Old". I knew he was traveling and my expectations in him had remained low since we stopped dating. I woke up this morning and something in my gut told me that I would hear from him today. (My psychic powers perhaps?)
By 11:00 a.m. I had received an email from him. "Jane, Hey what are you doing today? Want to skip out on work this afternoon and go for a walk around the lake with me? -40 Year Old... p.s. I received the job offer in Boston. I'm leaving in 4 - 6 weeks."
Well, I knew this day would come. It's for the best. I needed some definite closure on this situation and I finally got it. I emailed a message back, "Dear 40 Year Old, I'm so happy for you. This is a fantastic opportunity. You're going to do great! I can't hang out this afternoon. I have too much going on at work, I won't be able to take the afternoon off. I'm really glad I got to meet you and had the chance to know you a little. Best wishes. -Jane"
I thought I had gotten the last word in. My brief and professional email sealed the deal. I had made a clean break from the situation (or had I?).
Within minutes I received another email. "Dearest Jane, 'Best wishes'? Is that the best you can do? I think we spent enough time together that you can say you got to know me more than a 'little'. I want to go out and celebrate my new job. I'm taking you out to dinner Sunday night. I won't take 'no' for an answer. Meet me at my place at 6:00 p.m. Admirably and Affectionately Yours, -40 Year Old"
I emailed him back, "See you Sunday. -Jane" (I couldn't say no, but even if I had said no, you read his email... he wouldn't have accepted my rejection.)
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